Indigent Anderson Man Commits Suicide in Jail
Thomas Finney, 48, of Anderson, hanged himself in Hancock County jail Greenfield after a forgery conviction. He had fled Anderson for work in Blue River Township to support his ailing wife and children, then forged small checks to buy medicine and essentials. He was fined 150 dollars and jailed six months.
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Thomas Finney
Anderson
Hancock County
Greenfield
Finney
Blue River Township
Horse Thief Detective Association
Le‘ng
Boys Lose In Death Race On Rail Bridge Tragedy
At a railroad bridge over the White River near Indianapolis Hubert Staley 17 and John Weston 19 raced a train and were killed as a passenger train passed. Herbert Jenkins 18 survived by leaping to the bridge end seconds before impact.
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White River
Indianapolis
Hubert Staley
John Weston
Tet Point
Herbert Jenkins
Dream of Death in Vision Shocks Frankfort Man
John Rossum of Frankfort believed a dream gave him 72 days to live and then 60 days to repent after joining the Baptist Church. He prepared his affairs, awaiting death while suffering nervous exhaustion.
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John Rossum
Frankfort
Rossum
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Bossum
Hog Burns A House In Odd Lockup Incident
A hog in Owensville territory overturned a cook stove containing live coals while John Allan and his family were away. The animal had been kept inside for safekeeping, doors locked, and the fire quickly spread, destroying the house and its contents before neighbors noticed.
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John Allan
Owensville
Allan
Tattoo Wives End Divorces Says NZ Minister
Rev. Arthur Rawes of Madrasland New Zealand told 8000 at Winona Lake assembly that tattooing married women on the chin would reduce affinities and divorces and he planned to ask President Roosevelt to back such a bill in Congress.
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United States
Arthur Rawes
Madorsland
New Zealand
Winona Lake Assembly
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Fire at Princeton Farmhouse Burns House and Barn
Arsonists climbed to the roofs of William McAtee's farmhouse near Princeton, poured coal oil on the structures and set them afire. They released the horses from the barn, tied them to a fence, and woke the inmates before fleeing. The residence and barn were destroyed.
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Wiliam McaAtee
Princeton
Hoosier Broncho Kills Two
A broncho pulling a buggy killed John Mullis and his son in law Isaac Foy in Indiana. The animal suddenly kicked and crushed Mullis’ skull. Foy died within an hour after being struck on the head as he tried to escape.
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John Mullis
Isaac Foy
Muillis
Fox
Drownings and Fire Mark Indiana Missed Warnings
Emma Frappier of Fort Wayne drowned while visiting Laurel Mississippi. Bedford Parkham 21 drowned in White river during a bath. William Stafford Warsaw farmer drowned in two feet of water after alighting with friends. John Tribbey involved in alleged whitecapping. authorities fail to find implicated. Sullivan McCamma hotel burned from two kerosene explosions. unidentified man perished. Loss valued at 15000 dollars.
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Emma Frappier
Fort Wayne
Laurel
Miss
Bedford
Joseph Parkham
White River
William Stafford
Warsaw
Bingham
John Tribbey
Rushville
Tribbey
McCamma
Sullivan
Freight congestion, immigration, and unrest roil early 1900s economy
The piece surveys US transport strains from urban to rural sectors as car movements rise, immigration shifts, and economic uncertainty. It notes anticipated record crops, portends bottlenecks, and cites ICC opinions on chokepoints. It also covers Mexico’s unrest, postal decline, new US France parcels rates, and Buffalo sewer pressure.
Raw's Horn Blasts and Moral Reflections in Praise and Caution
A string of admonitions and aphorisms on repentance, virtue, and social issues. It critiques saloons as foe to workers, urges church sincerity over wealth, and mocks eccentricity while praising moral courage, scriptural insight, and prudent living in daily life.
The Cold Bath Prophecy Solved for One Shrinking Soul
An East Side man recounts how a hot weather doctors advice led him to try cold baths. He describes fear hesitation and eventual relief after plunging into a half foot of water. His wife later admits she warmed the bath to speed his mornings, and he concedes the routine improved.
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East Side
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Grace autograph tale shows study over sport clash
A Scottish cricket hero W G Grace is photographed seen as a popular actor. A young girl asked for his autograph twice and swapped the first for two bishops, illustrating a playful clash between fame and learning.
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W. G. Grace
England
Grace
Train arrival time riddle hints at clairvoyant joke
A witty exchange questions the exact arrival time of a train from St. Louis. One asks what time it is due while the other suggests consulting a clairvoyant, illustrating a lighthearted puzzle or cartoon caption in the Houston Post.
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St. Louis
Houston Post
Household Cleaning Tip From New Haven Register
If salt is thrown over the carpet before sweeping it will clean the carpet and make it easier to sweep. A tip notes many housewives sprinkle water on the broom before sweeping to collect the dust and keep it from blowing around the room.
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New Haven Register
Bryan Notified of Nomination in Lincoln Ceremony
Lincoln correspondents report a daybreak salute of forty six guns and a busy morning as crowds gather for the Bryan notification program at the State capitol grounds. Henry D. Clayton announces Bryan’s nomination in a seven minute speech after a prayer by Father Nugent.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Fairview
State Capitol
Mack
National Committee
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
John F. Nugent
Des Moines
Iowa
Clayton
Cleaning an Old Chest With Beer and Beeswax Polish
To brighten a dusty chest, heat half a pint of beer to 98 degrees. Brush carved parts to lift dust, apply hot beer, let dry thoroughly, then polish with beeswax and turpentine. Use a shoe brush for crevices. wash and reuse.
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New Haven Register
Mignonette Said To Repel Flies In Country Room
A country woman reports that placing pots of mignonette in a room makes flies disappear without the need for flypaper or active pest control. She claims the plant's fragrance drives the insects away, offering a surprising household remedy.
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New York Press
How to Keep Water Cold
A Woman's Home Companion writer suggests a method to keep ice water cold in a common pitcher. Build a cylindrical insulation by wrapping thick brown paper and cotton batting around a pitcher, seal ends, cap with a crown, and place over ice water to exclude air.
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Woman’s Home Companion
Hand Embroidered Bibs For Baby Wear
The Boston Post suggests practical bibs that are dainty and durable. Create a padded bib with a fabric cover of handkerchief linen and a central simple embroidery design. Add a monogram for a tasteful finish.
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Boston Post
Bryan Accepts Nomination and Delivers Key Raps at Convention
In a formal ceremony the Democratic nominee received the notification letter signed by committee members. John W. Kern closed the session with a brief speech as William Jennings Bryan issued pointed criticisms of the Taft administration, accusing Republicans of aiding predatory wealth and misuse of power. The remarks denounced campaign finance ties and urged bold leadership.
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Mu Bryan
John W. Kern
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
House
Republican Party
Golden Fruit Cake Recipe from Historic Card
Three pounds seedless raisins two pounds cleaned currants one pound citron one pound butter one-half pound sugar one pound flour one teaspoon brandy one-half teaspoon soda twelve eggs beaten separately one tablespoon each of cloves nutmeg all spice and cinnamon one-half pound each of English walnuts almonds figs and dates. Make ten pound cans bake in a moderate oven four hours.
Veal Fricandeau with Olives and Brown Gravy
A large piece of veal is simmered slowly with chopped vegetables and a little water, turning often until tender. The stock is strained into a brown gravy and during reheating a large cup of chopped olives is added to the gravy for serving.
White Mountain Cake Recipe Improves Sweet Layers
A recipe describes a cake with sugar butter milk corn starch and flour. It uses six egg whites and rose extract to flavor and makes layers with two cups white icing and grated coconut. Equipment includes jelly tins for baking.
Egg Timbales In Parsley Buttered Moulds
Butter small moulds with chopped parsley place a raw egg in each salt and pepper bake in a water bath until set turn out and serve with tomato or white sauce for accompaniment.
Homemade Ice Solves Small-Quantity Home Freezing
A French hand powered ice machine described by Technical World Magazine uses a sealed cylinder with long lasting chemicals. It revolves in water to form ice and can also produce cold air. The double wall tin vessel holds five gallons and cools by gradual automatic admission of carbonic acid into the space between walls.
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Technical World Magazine
France
Snowball Cookies Simple Butter Sugar Flour Recipe
A short recipe for snowball cookies lists ingredients: one cup sugar one half cup butter two and a quarter cups flour four egg whites and half cup milk. The instructions are concise and reflect a basic baking method.
Simple Tuberculosis Diagnosis by Chest Measurement
Dr Bourrille of Paris proposes a simple method to diagnose tuberculosis early by measuring chest expansion at full inspiration and expiration. If the difference exceeds 11 and a half inches the disease is considered present, based on tests on thousands seeking work.
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Bourrille
Paris
Chicago Trade Review Signals Broad Industrial Recovery
The piece notes steady credit improvement with few failures in the Chicago district and a drop to the year's lowest failure level. Rain boosts corn prospects while commodity movements show recovery. rail traffic and rolling stock use rise as output in steel, furnaces, and hardware expands. Banking at 3 3/4 to 4 1/2 percent supports manufacturing and employment, with rising payrolls and stronger outside demand for forest products, hides, leather, and wool.
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Chicago
Trade and crop progress lift market optimism in New York
Trade shows fair volume as crops advance with corn helped by rains. Buyers are plentiful in major markets yet cautious. Iron and steel improve slowly while pig iron prices drop and mills consider reopening. Textile loading centers run at 50 to 60 percent capacity. wool remains buoyant. Business failures: US 249, Canada 31 for week ending Aug 13.
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Northwest
West
Middle West
South
New England
East
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ouoly
United States
Commodity Price List Across U.S. Markets
Historical price snapshot lists cattle hogs sheep and grain futures in cities including ARGUS Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo with bid ranges for cattle hogs and sheep and No 2 wheat corn oats and rye values shown in cents per unit and monthly clover seed for October.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Ste
Detroit
Sic
Milwaukee
New York
Firsts Across History Inventions And Names
A compact survey of early milestones: coal mining in 300 B C. windmills cited as Mara cens'. Landkerchiefs dating to 1743. the 1620 balloon by a French priest. Wynkin de Worde issued the first music book in 1495. The first surname appears during Edward the Confessor's reign.
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Wynkin de Worde
Edward the Confessor
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